I can tell most who have responded to this thread are right handed shooters. Left ear takes the biggest beating from gun report. Back when I was young and dumb we spent a lot of time shooting clays with no hearing protection. Now at 53 I find it easier to fall asleep with some sort of "white noise" in the back ground, fan,ac etc. to drown out the ringing. The walker's game ear muffs work good but are a tad pricey. Peltor makes what they call tactical ear muffs, pretty much the same deal as walker's but for about half price. I got mine from Natchez Shooters supply.